Tablelands farmers still worried about Native Veg Act

The views of two dozen farmers on the Northern Tablelands have been collated for a submission on a review of the Native Vegetation Act.

The member for Northern Tablelands, Adam Marshall, says he sought their opinions several months ago.

He says many of the farmers have gone into great detail to explain what they believe are inequities with the current legislation.

Adam Marshall says he'll be pleased to pass on their views to Environment Minister Robyn Parker.

"The main themes that have come through are the current regime is very complicated and it's impossible for farmers to understand and we've seen examples in this part of the world where farmers have been prosecuted for breaching a law that they don't even understand that they've broken," he said.

"They've sought advice, they've acted on that advice only to later discover they've breached the Act."

Adam Marshall says landholders are also concerned they are not being properly remunerated when part of their land is taken away for environmental purposes.

"If airports need to be built or railway lines or highways need to be built people are compensated for the loss of productive property on just terms and there should be no reason why that's any different in a native vegetation sense," he said.

"If the state is going to claim some of your property for native vegetation purposes for environmental outcomes then there is a very strong argument that says you should be compensated."